Another world premiere at the IFFR: Christina Friedrich

Christina Friedrich is also represented at the IFFR with a production supported by Werkleitz. In her feature film The Night Is Dark and Colder than the Day, 30 children from Nordhausen take us into their worlds, sharing their grief, panic, fears, and moments of happiness—whether it's watching fly agaric mushrooms or lying in their sister’s arms. Most of these children are afraid of the dark, of themselves, or even of their own city. They fear war and recurring dreams. They believe in humanity, as well as in ghosts and angels.

We experience this universe of childhood through a sensitive and visually rich journey, immersing us in the realms of their unknown emotions.

Written and directed by: Christina Friedrich
Producers: Christina Friedrich & Franz Liebig
Production Assistance: Nora Wildenstein
Cinematography: Emma Lena Weber
B Camera: Greta Markurt
Editor: Jörg Volkmar
Gaffer: Martin Peter
Lighting: Laura Thuy
Sound Mixer: Alejandro Weyler
Sound Assistant: Daniel Karolewski
Music: Jacob Suske
Body Work: Kiri Haardt
Production Design: Susanne Brendel
Costume Design: Susanne Uhl
Mask Design: Karolina Jansnova
Moving Objects: Daniel Folwatschni
Stills & Making Of: Boris Fischer
Supervisors: Antje Lutze, Michael Männer, Daniel Volkmann, and Carsta Zimmermann
Production: Madonnenwerk